Neighborhood Watch

The Gurnee Police Department works closely with Neighborhood Watch groups as part of efforts aimed at safety and crime prevention. This page has been added as a starting point for information tailored to Neighborhood Watch participants.

There are currently 12 neighborhood watch groups in the village. Each group meets at least twice a year with their respective crime prevention officer. To see if you’re within a neighborhood watch group, or to start one in your area, please contact our Crime Prevention Unit at 847-599-7080.

Residents may elect to receive email alerts from the police department. Please contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 847-599-7080 to sign up. Alternately, you can email a request to receive alerts to toma@police.gurnee.il.us. Please include your name, home or business address, telephone number, and email address. This service is predominantly available to Village of Gurnee residents and business owners. Requests from persons or entities outside the village will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Below you can find recordings of Neighborhood Watch meetings and other relevant information. Recordings can be played on the topic's page or downloaded via the provided link.

Attached is a newsletter created by the co-coordinator of the Country Trails neighborhood watch. It contains valuable information for all. This is a great example of a collaborative effort between citizens and their police department, which is a core value of neighborhood watch programs village-wide.

Attached is an audio recording of the November 15th 2011 meeting of the Country Trails and Providence Oaks subdivisions Neighborhood Watch led by Officer Marty DePerte and Crime Prevention Technician Tom Agos.